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... Introduction 3 About this document ...3 Accessories ...3 Using the unit 4 Parts of the unit 5 Top panel ...5 Rear panel ...6 Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network 7 Play from an input source 8 Listening to music stored on the mobile device 8 Listening to ...Bluetooth ...12 Listening to music from external devices 14 Pair the unit with MusicCast-enabled devices 15 Configuring a MusicCast network 15 Using two units (MusicCast Stereo function 16 Using the unit as a surround speaker (MusicCast Surround function 17 Useful features 18 Favorites ...18 Alarm ...19 Child lock...
... Introduction 3 About this document ...3 Accessories ...3 Using the unit 4 Parts of the unit 5 Top panel ...5 Rear panel ...6 Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network 7 Play from an input source 8 Listening to music stored on the mobile device 8 Listening to ...Bluetooth ...12 Listening to music from external devices 14 Pair the unit with MusicCast-enabled devices 15 Configuring a MusicCast network 15 Using two units (MusicCast Stereo function 16 Using the unit as a surround speaker (MusicCast Surround function 17 Useful features 18 Favorites ...18 Alarm ...19 Child lock...
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... use to as "mobile devices". • The term "iPhone" as used . • Symbols and conventions Caution Indicates information that provide additional information. Accessories WX-051 Power cord Quick Manual WX-051 Safety Brochure 3 Note & Indicates precautions and supplementary information that should be read before using the unit. Keep the Quick Manual at hand for... stored on a device running the English version of the app or iOS used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual objects depicted. • MusicCast CONTROLLER app screenshots in detail.
... use to as "mobile devices". • The term "iPhone" as used . • Symbols and conventions Caution Indicates information that provide additional information. Accessories WX-051 Power cord Quick Manual WX-051 Safety Brochure 3 Note & Indicates precautions and supplementary information that should be read before using the unit. Keep the Quick Manual at hand for... stored on a device running the English version of the app or iOS used in this manual may differ slightly from the actual objects depicted. • MusicCast CONTROLLER app screenshots in detail.
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... rich sound made possible with Yamaha's exclusive digital signal processor (DSP). • The unit can be operated and a home audio network configured using the dedicated MusicCast CONTROLLER app. (& p. 7 "Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network") Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to configure a home ... surround sound speaker The unit can be combined with a Yamaha amplifier or sound bar and act as a wireless surround sound speaker. (& p. 17 "Using the unit as a surround speaker (MusicCast Surround function)") Combining with MusicCast-enabled devices Listen to enjoy music throughout the house. ...
... rich sound made possible with Yamaha's exclusive digital signal processor (DSP). • The unit can be operated and a home audio network configured using the dedicated MusicCast CONTROLLER app. (& p. 7 "Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network") Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to configure a home ... surround sound speaker The unit can be combined with a Yamaha amplifier or sound bar and act as a wireless surround sound speaker. (& p. 17 "Using the unit as a surround speaker (MusicCast Surround function)") Combining with MusicCast-enabled devices Listen to enjoy music throughout the house. ...
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..., 23) Control panel The control panel is selected as the input source, but no operations are performed for more than 20 minutes. - If the MusicCast Stereo or MusicCast Surround function is used, this indicator glows steadily although the unit is played, and no operations are performed, for more than 8 hours. Parts of...
..., 23) Control panel The control panel is selected as the input source, but no operations are performed for more than 20 minutes. - If the MusicCast Stereo or MusicCast Surround function is used, this indicator glows steadily although the unit is played, and no operations are performed, for more than 8 hours. Parts of...
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... stations. Do not operate the unit while this occurs, modify security software or network device settings to permit access by the unit. 1 Download the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to your mobile device from accessing your network devices. sold separately) to the NETWORK jack on the rear panel. • For more ... shielded twisted pair (STP) network cable (straight, category 5 or higher; The z indicator glows steadily when the unit is required for a wired network connection. Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network 1 Connect the unit to complete network settings. 7
... stations. Do not operate the unit while this occurs, modify security software or network device settings to permit access by the unit. 1 Download the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to your mobile device from accessing your network devices. sold separately) to the NETWORK jack on the rear panel. • For more ... shielded twisted pair (STP) network cable (straight, category 5 or higher; The z indicator glows steadily when the unit is required for a wired network connection. Use MusicCast CONTROLLER to connect to a network 1 Connect the unit to complete network settings. 7
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... information on the mobile device to various input sources. 1 z (power) WX-051 2 Tap Select a room registered with the unit to play music. This screen provides access to which the MusicCast CONTROLLER app has been installed. Play from an input source Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to open the input source selection screen. Select a room...
... information on the mobile device to various input sources. 1 z (power) WX-051 2 Tap Select a room registered with the unit to play music. This screen provides access to which the MusicCast CONTROLLER app has been installed. Play from an input source Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to open the input source selection screen. Select a room...
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... unit may not be available depending upon some regions where the unit is purchased. • Service may be heard using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. https://download.yamaha.com/ 9 "airable" is limited to certain areas. • Services supported with the unit, and select the streaming service ...to be used. Note • Service is a service of Tune In GmbH. Access the Yamaha Downloads site to download the supplement. Play from around the world that are distributed via the Internet. 1 Internet radio 2 Stations Broadcast begins...
... unit may not be available depending upon some regions where the unit is purchased. • Service may be heard using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. https://download.yamaha.com/ 9 "airable" is limited to certain areas. • Services supported with the unit, and select the streaming service ...to be used. Note • Service is a service of Tune In GmbH. Access the Yamaha Downloads site to download the supplement. Play from around the world that are distributed via the Internet. 1 Internet radio 2 Stations Broadcast begins...
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... to a network" (& p. 7). 1 Tap (Settings). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enjoy higher quality audio. A home audio network can be configured using MusicCast CONTROLLER. WX-051 15 Configuring a MusicCast network Register the unit with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app, and then register other MusicCast-enabled devices, to register MusicCast-enabled devices. Note To register the unit with the app.
... to a network" (& p. 7). 1 Tap (Settings). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enjoy higher quality audio. A home audio network can be configured using MusicCast CONTROLLER. WX-051 15 Configuring a MusicCast network Register the unit with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app, and then register other MusicCast-enabled devices, to register MusicCast-enabled devices. Note To register the unit with the app.
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...screen instructions to complete the settings. The "Pairing Device" only supports the following operations. - Turning the units on and off before configuring MusicCast Stereo. When using this unit is a stereo speaker, two units can be used together as stereo speakers, that give you the feeling ...used , one unit as the left speaker and the other as the right speaker. Left speaker (unit) Right speaker (unit) Note • When the MusicCast Stereo function is used , the option settings available are "Initialize the unit" (& p. 22) and "Enable/disable the child lock function" (& p. 23...
...screen instructions to complete the settings. The "Pairing Device" only supports the following operations. - Turning the units on and off before configuring MusicCast Stereo. When using this unit is a stereo speaker, two units can be used together as stereo speakers, that give you the feeling ...used , one unit as the left speaker and the other as the right speaker. Left speaker (unit) Right speaker (unit) Note • When the MusicCast Stereo function is used , the option settings available are "Initialize the unit" (& p. 22) and "Enable/disable the child lock function" (& p. 23...
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...to match the volume level specified with the AV receiver or sound bar. - Surround speaker (unit) 1 Register the unit and a MusicCast Surround-enabled AV receiver or sound bar with the same location on the AV receiver or sound bar that will be used as a ...to the latest versions (& p. 24 "Firmware updates"). Volume adjustment The volume is used as the surround speakers. Configure MusicCast Surround on the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (& p. 15 "Configuring a MusicCast network"). Position one unit at right of the listening position. • If the alarm has been set, turn ...
...to match the volume level specified with the AV receiver or sound bar. - Surround speaker (unit) 1 Register the unit and a MusicCast Surround-enabled AV receiver or sound bar with the same location on the AV receiver or sound bar that will be used as a ...to the latest versions (& p. 24 "Firmware updates"). Volume adjustment The volume is used as the surround speakers. Configure MusicCast Surround on the MusicCast CONTROLLER app (& p. 15 "Configuring a MusicCast network"). Position one unit at right of the listening position. • If the alarm has been set, turn ...
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...automatically changed with the unit. If favorite 1, 2, or 3 is assigned to that favorites number. 1 2 3 1 2 3 Note Favorites assigned to MusicCast CONTROLLER app "Favorites" 1, 2, and 3. Up to three favorite contents can be registered. • Media servers (computers or NAS) containing music files,... Internet radio stations, and streaming services • Bluetooth Register favorites with either the unit or the MusicCast CONTROLLER app, the corresponding favorite will also be assigned to 1, 2 and 3 on the unit for listening. The z ...
...automatically changed with the unit. If favorite 1, 2, or 3 is assigned to that favorites number. 1 2 3 1 2 3 Note Favorites assigned to MusicCast CONTROLLER app "Favorites" 1, 2, and 3. Up to three favorite contents can be registered. • Media servers (computers or NAS) containing music files,... Internet radio stations, and streaming services • Bluetooth Register favorites with either the unit or the MusicCast CONTROLLER app, the corresponding favorite will also be assigned to 1, 2 and 3 on the unit for listening. The z ...
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...playing at the specified time. WX-051 1 Tap , and then select a room registered with the unit. 3 Tap Follow the app's on screen instructions to the specified time, increasing gradually. This setting is unavailable for some reason. Useful features Alarm The MusicCast CONTROLLER app can sound as... the alarm. The volume starts low and gradually increases. Beeps begin sounding at the specified time. Set the alarm 1 Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to set the alarm. 2 Tap Clock Settings, and then confirm that Set Automatically is recommended for the first time. ...
...playing at the specified time. WX-051 1 Tap , and then select a room registered with the unit. 3 Tap Follow the app's on screen instructions to the specified time, increasing gradually. This setting is unavailable for some reason. Useful features Alarm The MusicCast CONTROLLER app can sound as... the alarm. The volume starts low and gradually increases. Beeps begin sounding at the specified time. Set the alarm 1 Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to set the alarm. 2 Tap Clock Settings, and then confirm that Set Automatically is recommended for the first time. ...
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... stops temporarily (snooze) Alarm stops (snooze function is canceled) Indicator Flashes Off Note When "Music + beeps" is selected as well. Useful features Snooze function The MusicCast CONTROLLER app can be used to set the snooze function, which stops the alarm and sets it will stop automatically after one hour has passed...
... stops temporarily (snooze) Alarm stops (snooze function is canceled) Indicator Flashes Off Note When "Music + beeps" is selected as well. Useful features Snooze function The MusicCast CONTROLLER app can be used to set the snooze function, which stops the alarm and sets it will stop automatically after one hour has passed...
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... no operations are disabled to standby mode without enabling/disabling the child lock function. To disable the child lock function, repeat steps 1 and 2. Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to enable/disable the child lock function. 21 Proceed from step again to operate other functions.
... no operations are disabled to standby mode without enabling/disabling the child lock function. To disable the child lock function, repeat steps 1 and 2. Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to enable/disable the child lock function. 21 Proceed from step again to operate other functions.
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... function will flash three times. The following options can be cancelled. • The option settings available when the MusicCast Stereo function or MusicCast Surround function is used, or when a MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer is connected to the unit are "Initialize the unit" and "Enable/disable the child lock function... Network Standby mode 22 To perform or use them, tap z/ CONNECT on the unit to turn on the unit. • Using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to option setting mode, tap and hold 1 on the control panel Note • If no operations are terminated while the unit...
... function will flash three times. The following options can be cancelled. • The option settings available when the MusicCast Stereo function or MusicCast Surround function is used, or when a MusicCast-enabled network subwoofer is connected to the unit are "Initialize the unit" and "Enable/disable the child lock function... Network Standby mode 22 To perform or use them, tap z/ CONNECT on the unit to turn on the unit. • Using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to option setting mode, tap and hold 1 on the control panel Note • If no operations are terminated while the unit...
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... times. Repeating this operation alternately enables and disables this function is enabled, the indicator will be disabled. Be sure to configure network settings using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to connect the unit to a network (& p. 7). When this function.
... times. Repeating this operation alternately enables and disables this function is enabled, the indicator will be disabled. Be sure to configure network settings using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to connect the unit to a network (& p. 7). When this function.
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.... Useful features Note • Do not attempt to operate the unit, or disconnect the power cord or network cable while firmware is displayed by the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. Update completed successfully Glow steadily When the update has been successfully completed, the unit will flash or glow depending upon the cause of...
.... Useful features Note • Do not attempt to operate the unit, or disconnect the power cord or network cable while firmware is displayed by the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. Update completed successfully Glow steadily When the update has been successfully completed, the unit will flash or glow depending upon the cause of...
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... network. Fi settings, and then specify this feature) when a network cable is connected to the unit. iOS 11 (English interface) • Download and install the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to your iOS device can be automatically applied to the unit (this unit as an iPhone. Name of all the features this unit...
... network. Fi settings, and then specify this feature) when a network cable is connected to the unit. iOS 11 (English interface) • Download and install the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to your iOS device can be automatically applied to the unit (this unit as an iPhone. Name of all the features this unit...
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...power connector jack on the unit until start-up . Position the unit farther away from the electrical outlet, and contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. The unit turns off the unit, disconnect the unit from other electronic equipment. The power cord is muted....the unit and the electrical outlet. Do not attempt to select an input source (& p. 8). Be sure that cables may be operated. Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app or panel to turn off as soon as it is complete (& p. 5). If there are firmly connected to other electronic equipment. 26...
...power connector jack on the unit until start-up . Position the unit farther away from the electrical outlet, and contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. The unit turns off the unit, disconnect the unit from other electronic equipment. The power cord is muted....the unit and the electrical outlet. Do not attempt to select an input source (& p. 8). Be sure that cables may be operated. Use the MusicCast CONTROLLER app or panel to turn off as soon as it is complete (& p. 5). If there are firmly connected to other electronic equipment. 26...
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...correct. For information on music files supported by this unit, see "File formats, and devices/media supported by the unit. The MusicCast CONTROLLER app does not Media server sharing settings are not on the media server (computer or NAS) are not connected to the ...settings, and then connect the unit and media server to the primary SSID. Troubleshooting Network Problem Cause Solution Cannot configure connection using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. Try connecting to the same network. 27 Network information (IP address) has not been properly obtained. An IPv6-only...
...correct. For information on music files supported by this unit, see "File formats, and devices/media supported by the unit. The MusicCast CONTROLLER app does not Media server sharing settings are not on the media server (computer or NAS) are not connected to the ...settings, and then connect the unit and media server to the primary SSID. Troubleshooting Network Problem Cause Solution Cannot configure connection using the MusicCast CONTROLLER app. Try connecting to the same network. 27 Network information (IP address) has not been properly obtained. An IPv6-only...
